PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
You can earn 2 Professional Learning Units by attending the Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference held in Athens, Georgia.
EARN PLUs
by attending the
Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference
January 26 – 28, 2023
Georgia State University College of the Arts Educational Outreach is the Professional Development Administrator for the annual Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference held in Athens, GA. Educators & professionals attending the conference can register to receive a Certificate of Attendance containing 2 Professional Learning Units. Individuals may choose the conference sessions, concerts, or division meetings that are best suited to their interests and content area. For more information on conference sessions and events, visit the GMEA In-Service Conference website.
Upon receiving the PLU Certification, teachers should turn their Professional Learning Unit Certificate to their district’s Professional Development Office. Certificates certify the individual’s participation in Professional Development for Music and can count toward licensure renewals. Each district and school system has individualized policies regarding Professional Development; please check with your school system on your requirements for Professional Development and licensure.
Who benefits from PLUs?
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
To receive a Certificate of Attendance for the GMEA In-Service Conference, each educator can Pre-Register or Register On-Site during the Conference.
Pre-Registration
Pre-Registration Fee: $25
Payments accepted via credit card or check
Register Online by January 13, 2023
Sign-in at the Professional Development desk during the GMEA In-Service Conference
Professional Development Desk Hours:
Thursday, January 26 from 9:00am – 3:00pm
Friday, January 27 from 9:00am – 11:00am
Please note that the Professional Development desk is separate from the GMEA registration desk.
Receive your certificate by March 1
Certificates will be sent via email.
Submit your certificate to your district's Professional Development Office or Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA)
Make sure to keep a copy for your records.
On-Site Registration
On-Site Registration Fee: $30
On-site payments accepted via cash, credit card or check
Register January 26 - 27, 2023
Register at the Professional Development desk during the GMEA In-Service Conference
Professional Development Desk Hours:
Thursday, January 26 from 9:00am – 3:00pm
Friday, January 27 from 9:00am – 11:00am
Please note that the Professional Development desk is separate from the GMEA registration desk.
Receive your certificate by April 1
Certificates will be sent via email.
Submit your certificate to your district's Professional Development Office or Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA)
Make sure to keep a copy for your records.
REPLACE LOST PLU CERTIFICATES
Replace your lost or missing PLU Certificates from previous GMEA In-Service Conferences.
Replacement Certificates
Lost or missing Professional Development Certificate or Professional Learning Unit Verification from previous Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference can be replaced.
Professional Development records are kept on file for five years from the date of the workshop or conference. There is a non-refundable processing fee for replacement documentation of $10.00 per certification requested.
Request Replacement Certificate
Replacement Certificate Fee: $10
Cost is per certificate requested.
Complete the online Replacement Certificate Request
Multiple years can be requested. Cost is per year requested.
Attendance Verification
Records will be reviewed to verify the individual’s conference attendance at the requested year(s).
Receive Your Replacement Certificate
Replacement certificates will be emailed within 2 weeks of receiving the request.
Submit your certificate to your district's Professional Development Office or Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA)
Make sure to keep a copy for your records.
Contact Us
Mailing Address
Georgia State University College of the Arts
Attn: Amy Reid
P.O. Box 3984
Atlanta, GA 30302Office Address
35 Broad Street, Suite 410
Atlanta, GA 30303Office Hours
Mon. - Fri.
8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.